Dark Nights: Death Metal Omnibus

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While Flash #33 is the most direct follow-up to Metal #3, Batman: The Devastator makes the most sense after you’ve already consumed Metal #3. Devastator references specific events that happen in Metal #3, and would otherwise spoil or confuse the main event issue. In all honesty, Metal dives heavily into DC continuity, and as a fan of long and rich comic book universe histories, I’m head over heels in love. The Metal tie-ins continue to be extremely tight and relevant to the overall understanding of the event, with Justice League #33 capping the “Bats out of Hell” crossover. Written by Joshua Williamson, James T Tynion IV, Scott Snyder. Art by Francis Manapul, Riley Rossmo, and Marcus To.

Another quality one-shot explanation of the “Wonder Woman” Dark Knight. Batman the Merciless ties into the various present day government agencies like ARGUS, Task Force X, and SHADE. To its everlasting credit, this tie-in also includes a Multiversity easter egg, which is easily my favorite panel detail in comics so far in 2017. Dark Days: The Forge #1, Dark Days: The Casting #1, Nightwing (vol. 4) #17, Final Crisis #6–7, Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1, Batman (vol. 2) #38–39 and material from Detective Comics #950

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Shiach, Kieran (July 21, 2017). "Hawkman Dark Nights: Metal Tie-In Coming From Lemire, Hitch & Nowlan". CBR . Retrieved 2017-10-05. Hal Jordan is summoned by Ganthet to investigate a dark presence that he senses on Earth, the location of which is revealed to be the Batcave. Upon his arrival, he meets Duke Thomas. As they investigate, they stumble upon a hidden room in the Batcave, where they hear a mysterious voice that lures them in. This leads them to a cell where Batman has imprisoned the Joker. [14] a b Rogers, Vaneta (May 22, 2017). "In Metal, Snyder Creating 'Dark Multiverse' Beyond Morrison's Multiversity". Newsarama . Retrieved 2017-10-02. Comic Book Roundup gave issue #2 an average score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 37 critics. [24] Jim Johnson of CBR praised the issue, and the story-line, for giving Batman a larger role in the DC Universe, saying " Dark Nights: Metal, though, has so far not only given his character fantastically plausible reasons to get out of Gotham, but to take a central role in a storyline that reaches much farther." [32] Schedeen gave it an 8.5 saying "While Metal still has a few kinks to iron out before it can rival the best of Snyder and Capullo's work, the series is delivering plenty of drama and spectacle as it explores the collision between the DCU and the Dark Multiverse." [33] Dark Nights: Metal #1–6, Batman: Lost #1, Dark Nights: Metal Director's Cut #1, Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1

Collects:Teen Titans #12, Nightwing #29, Suicide Squad #26, Green Arrow #32, Batman: Lost #1, The Flash #33, Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #32, Justice League #32-33 and Hawkman: Found #1 Collects: The Flash #33, Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #32, Justice League #32-33, Hawkman: Found #1, Teen Titans #12, Nightwing #29, Suicide Squad #26, Green Arrow #32, Batman: Lost #1 And Hawkman Found #1 The Casting” continues the exciting stage setting of “The Forge,” and has me insanely pumped for DC Metal! DARK MULTIVERSE INVADES! Hot damn this event is great. The first look into the Bats of the dark multiverse highlights “The Red Death,” a look at a dark Batman with the speed force. If you’ve ever wanted to see Batman wield the combined weapons of the Rogues in a fight with the Flash, this is your chance. Dark Nights: Metal also marks the first appearance of Dream of the Endless from Neil Gaiman's The Sandman (1989–1996) in the post- New 52 DC Universe. [4] According to Snyder, he wanted to make the story unforgettable and a character to help guide the superheroes through the unknown. When he realized Dream would be a good fit, he reached out to Gaiman for permission to use him. “I was so excited... [Gaiman] couldn’t have been more generous", he said. "It’s literally one of the best moments of my career, to be able to get to write a character that meant so much to me growing up and still does". [5]Written by Scott Snyder, Grant Morrison, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson. Art by Doug Mahnke, Ivan Reis, Howard Porter and Jorge Jimenez. The first two issues of Metal are darn near perfect love letters to the DC Universe, touching on everything from Mongul to the creation of the DC Multiverse!

Pro-tip: Do not read this deeply disturbing explanation of the Joker / Bats merger directly preceding bed, as you will have endless nightmares (learned that one from experience). Cosmic Metal (This is the End) During the event, portals were created over Gotham City which Derek James fell into and gained the abilities of trans-dimensional travel. Justice League: No Justice– A miniseries dealing with the consequences of the Dark Nights: Metal Event. Collects: Batman: The Red Death #1, Batman: The Devastator #1, Batman: The Merciless #1, Batman: The Murder Machine #1, Batman: The Drowned #1, Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1, The Batman Who Laughs #1, Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1 Johnson, Jim (October 11, 2017). "Dark Nights: Metal – Superman's Crucial Role, Revealed". CBR . Retrieved 2017-10-13.Reading the entirety of Darkseid War just to find out what’s up with Darkseid in Metal #1 may seem crazy, but that’s the kind of comic book fan I like! Arrant, Chris (October 4, 2017). "Hawkman Found and Demon: Hell on Earth #1 Delayed A Week Each". Newsarama . Retrieved 2017-10-05. Cronin, Brian (July 20, 2017). "Scott Snyder Announces Massive DC Crossover Event for 2019". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved September 4, 2018. In June 2017, DC announced seven one-shot comics that tie into the story of "Dark Nights: Metal": Batman: The Red Death, Batman: The Murder Machine, Batman: The Dawnbreaker, Batman: The Drowned, Batman: The Merciless, Batman: The Devastator, and The Batman Who Laughs. DC stated, "Each one-shot story spotlights a different, corrupted version of Batman spawned from the Dark Multiverse to wreak havoc on Earth." [6]

Gerding, Stephen (July 18, 2017). "Coipel, Bengal Join Snyder for Dark Nights: Metal One-Shot, Batman Lost". CBR . Retrieved 2017-10-05. Lydon, Pierce (August 15, 2017). "Best Shots Review – Dark Nights: Metal #1 'Asks You To Hold On Tight & Ride The Lightning' ". Newsarama . Retrieved 2017-10-02. On Thanagar Prime, Hal and Mr. Terrific are rescued from their cells by the Martian Manhunter (who has been exploring Thanagar Prime to learn about the secret Nth Metal deposits) and the trio proceed to rescue Plastic Man from Synn and Starro. They soon learn several Dark Knights have seized control of the Phoenix Cannon, reversing its polarity to make Earth sink further into the Dark Multiverse. Evil Dark Knights from the multiverse have risen! Only Batman and the world's greatest superheroes can save the multiverse! Get the entire Dark Nights Metal epic in one heart-pounding collection. Batman has uncovered one of the lost mysteries of the universe…one that could destroy the very fabric of the DC Universe! He'll wage war against diabolical Dark Knights across the multiverse and come face-to-face with The Batman Who Laughs. These are the dark corners of reality that have never been seen till now! The Dark Multiverse is revealed in all its devastating danger—and the threats it contains are coming for the DC Universe! Can Batman and his allies save the Multiverse from total darkness? This epic omnibus contains the entire Dark Nights: MetalsagaBatman Lost". www.comixology.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017 . Retrieved March 30, 2018. Likewise, “The Forge” will feel more familiar to readers who enjoyed Snyder and Capullo’s New 52 Batman , and are familiar with the revelations about the Joker from Justice League: Darkseid War . While not essential reading to understand what’s going on, there are many references to Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Batman run in the preludes. Bleeding Cool has collected some of the scenes that were referenced from their run here. WARNING: There may be spoilers so it’s up to you if you want to be spoiled.